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English A1 - Unit 6

Unit Conversation Coach - Neighborhoods

Listen to a neighborhood question, use the sentence support, speak into the microphone, and receive formative feedback on places in town, there is and there are, location words, directions, times, and recommendations.

4 questions per attempt8 possible questions2-4 minutesNot gradedTemporary Whisper
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Places in townName places and say what is nearby
Location and directionsUse next to, across from, go straight, and turn
Times and recommendationsSay when places open and why you recommend them

How to answer better

Name the place, give the location, and add one detail

Before recording, choose one useful structure. Then add a place, a location word, a direction, an opening time, or a reason for recommending it.

Goal: clear neighborhood answers
ExistenceThere is / There are...Use there is for one place and there are for two or more.
LocationIt is next to...Use next to, across from, near, or on your left.
DirectionsGo straight and turn...Give short steps from the starting point.
TimeIt opens at...Use at for opening and meeting times.
Places
libraryparkcafesupermarketbankbus stoprestaurantmovie theater
Location
next toacross fromnearbetweenon your lefton your rightdowntownaround the corner
Directions and time
go straightturn leftturn rightgo pastcross the streetopens at eightat five o'clock
Adjectives
quietcleansafemodernpopularfriendlybeautifuluseful
Final model answer
There is a library near my house. It is across from the park and next to a cafe. I recommend it because it is quiet and modern.

Attempt target

For each normal question, answer with one complete sentence. For the final neighborhood guide question, use three short sentences.

  • First attempt: use the sentence frames.
  • Second attempt: hide the help after question one.
  • Challenge: include a place, a location, and a recommendation.
Common mistake 1There is two cafes.There are two cafes.
Common mistake 2The bank is in your left.The bank is on your left.
Common mistake 3Turn right in the cafe.Turn right at the cafe.
Common mistake 4The library open at eight.The library opens at eight.

Before you start

A short neighborhood interview

You will hear four questions from Unit 6. Answer with places in town, there is and there are, location words, directions, opening times, adjectives, or recommendations. Use the support first, then try again with the help hidden.

Challenge mode: after your first attempt, start again and hide the sentence frames after question one.

  1. 1
    ListenRead and listen to the neighborhood question at 0.75x or 1x.
  2. 2
    PrepareChoose a structure and add a real place, location word, direction, time, adjective, or reason.
  3. 3
    SpeakRecord a short answer in English.
  4. 4
    ReviewCheck the transcript and formative feedback.
Microphone check

You can test your microphone now or allow access on the first question.